Chased by a pack of dogs in Kuta, Lombok.

[@janeyoung4844]

I like you Wayne enjoy being solo . Its not that i dont like people . The older im getting the more i enjoy solitude .peace and simplicity ,.❤

[@WCMoss]

I think thats it, Jane. We just want uncomplicated lives. Cheers.

[@margaretsmollen405]

Wise words Wayne, Being alone is not lonely, good on you. You are doing excellent work, giving your viewers lots of interesting information. Thank you. Margaret

[@WCMoss]

Thanks, Margaret - that's very kind.

[@mingalababya]

Nice channel Wayne. I used to work in Indonesia and often visited Lombok. If you were there in 2010, you would have remembered the old Lombok airport at Ampenan (Mataram)? I wished they kept the airport there as you could literally walk in to town (Ampenan) after getting off your flight. We probably crossed paths back then too! LOL

[@WCMoss]

Thanks, minga. Yes, the new airport is a bit far now for many Mataram people. In 2010 I was pretty social so we may have indeed bumped into each other. thanks for saying hi. Cheers.

[@dreamcreate116]

Being content with ourselves is a great blessing blessing but few understand. Keep enjoying life Wayne.

[@WCMoss]

I wish I'd gotten to that place of self acceptance a long time ago. Thanks, dc.

[@dreamcreate116]

Means we have a strong soul.

[@biwithdeepak]

Amazing Wayne , you can speak Balinese language. Always pleasure to see your soothing videos.

[@WCMoss]

Thanks, Deepak. I appreciate it

[@ChristinaDeAngelis-b7g]

Hello Wayne. I am a new subscriber and love the authenticity of your videos. You engage so beautifully with the Indonesian people and speak the language quite well. I am planning to visit this lovely place very soon. You are helping me learn the lay of the land in both Bali and other areas you are exploring. Keep living the dream. I can't wait to see what you do next.

[@WCMoss]

Hi Christina. That's really generous of you, thanks. It's a great little region to float around between Bali, Lombok, and maybe the Gillis. All the people are great and there's not a lot of distance between them. Lotsa fun! Appreciate you taking the time, Christina. Cheers.

[@davidpetersen1]

After working and living in Malaysia at one point I have a few dog pack stories. Nothing to mess with lol. I'm envious of your Bahasa skills. Well done!

[@Theywantofof]

I love all your videos you are great we Indonesian love what your doing to lombok and bali ❤

[@WCMoss]

Thank you so much, that's really nice of you to say.

[@skinny3491]

Loving your content, and as an aside my Bahasa is improving rapidly.

[@WCMoss]

Thanks, Skinny. You're sure to be picking up some bad language habits then. :) Cheers.

[@iansmith7894]

Take Care👍

[@WCMoss]

Will do. Thanks, Ian.

[@kelliemyers4878]

A interesting morning .Have a great stay Wayne.

[@WCMoss]

Thanks, Kellie. Will do.

[@DiannaXia144]

Is the Beach always that dirty? Love the mountains can one hike up? Where you had coffee looks clean and nice.

[@WCMoss]

It's a bit messy down one end near the fishing village but the other end is fine and the many beaches very close by are excellent. You can hike up any of the climbs and I'd suggest hiking Gunung Rinjani which is a volcano on Lombok.

[@solotraveller7795]

As a 63 yr old single woman who luvs solo traveling in and around s S.E.Asia, I'm always asked about why I don't have a husband/partner. Like u with the expensive joke, I say, I don't play well with others and they laugh & the topic changes.

[@WCMoss]

It's just easier sometimes isn't it? I've had discussions with Indonesians, Nepalese etc trying to explain and it doesn't help. :)

[@CupidStunt91]

I think you too should link up.

[@Ego-Kills]

That would be great but if they want that perhaps they would have done it long ago. ​@@CupidStunt91

[@dannieduplessis2432]

Safe travels

[@WCMoss]

Thanks, Dannie.

[@vickokoszka6836]

I think the couple selling expensive coffee were from Sade Village....Authentic Lombok Village and a bit of a tourist trap.....entrance fee + guide fee + slightly pressured donation requests from the guide. Beautiful Village if you can look past the covert HARD SELL and break away for some quiet observation, a chat with Ibu's and a little contemplation...... 🕊🙏💙🙏

[@WCMoss]

Thanks for the tip, Vicko. I'll have a look at it. Cheers.

[@dalecollins-smith3551]

Wayne, isn't it great the locals make the attempt to understand you. Keep up the good work.

[@WCMoss]

They really are patient and I'm very grateful for it as many Indonesian speakers who foloow my channels understand my ability id very limited....for now. :)

[@dalecollins-smith3551]

@WCMoss it says volumes about the Indonesian people, doesn't it. I wonder sometimes if westerners are as gracious when it comes to foreigners speaking English? I remember being where you are now with your level of Indonesian. It's like hitting a wall. The frustration pushed me to keep learning. You will get there because you have the desire to meet people and communicate. I speak reasonably fluent Indonesian now but even after 35 years I still make mistakes. (Constantly corrected by my three sons) LOL. The more you use it, the better it will become. Keep up the good work.

[@WCMoss]

@@dalecollins-smith3551 Appreciate it, Dale. Yes, it's frustrating at times being a beginner with the language but even when making a complete mess of it the Indonesians I think respect that you're trying. Being completely immersed as you are with a family to keep you on your toes is as thorough a tuition as you could want, I think. Cheers.

[@robertmartell3845]

I have no idea really and just guessing, but maybe that GP thing (you couldn't understand what ibu said) might have something to do with the Moto GP track that opened there a few years ago. Definitely going to come over on the ferry with our bike one day to see a race there. Quite enjoy catching up with your adventures each day, so please keep it up.

[@WCMoss]

Thanks Robert. I did think it had something to do with the bike races and if you're into Moto GP a trip over on a bike sounds like it would be fun for you.

[@stephentierney8865]

No rain. Mu untung. Haha. Ure rite about being single. Especially in there own families big big pressure on kids. To get married..! Enjoy ure . observation of Indonesians ..daily life. Great to see n learn. .. semoga success..

[@WCMoss]

Thanks, Stephen. There is a lot of pressure for young people to marry it seems. Cheers.

[@0808anwar]

that fisherman said he use mesin ketinting, and he also said that because of storm he couldnt do fishing too far away from the beach. cmiiw

[@WCMoss]

Thank you, anwar.

[@mingalababya]

5:25 He said "because the weather is not good, ... (unintelligble) ..... over there"

[@karentyler782]

I'm back up in Jawa for two months and locals don't understand that I'm quite happy being a single 60 year old living here and traveling around Indonesia by myself...

[@WCMoss]

For some it can be quite a bit to get their head around. Crazy bules. :)

[@tonybaloney6656]

Interesting how they use outrigger canoes . The old technology works.

[@WCMoss]

Seems to be the boat of choice for many.

[@namename1515]

In my experience, Bali is one of the worst tourist destinations in Asia, but whatever it's nice to check in with Wayne's updates.

[@WCMoss]

Hey, namename. thanks for checking in, I appreciate it.

[@mingalababya]

8:40 She asked "one teaspoon sugar?" 🙂

[@sapupantai]

Cuaca buruk = bad weather, ikan tongkol = Mackarel Tuna

[@WCMoss]

Thank you.

[@tokounik8698]

new boat for about US$ 900 and gas for engine about US$ 3 each time you go to catch fish the result can be sold only US$ 15-20 per day

[@vickokoszka6836]

I had the same thing with dogs on Kuta beach.......The only place in Bali and Lombok that I was very unsettled with the beach dogs.....it was late in the arvo and close to sunset and they just had a aggitated vibe about them.......And I decided not to hang around to strike up any sort of conversation with them.....🤔😂 🕊🙏💙🙏

[@WCMoss]

The dogs are a thing and something people should be aware of.

[@MrRedback22]

👍

[@WCMoss]

Cheers, RB.

[@graemesmith4289]

Gee the beaches are almost unusable with all the rubbish

[@WCMoss]

It's much worse around the fishing villages that are close to the water.

[@vickokoszka6836]

Try and explain how we aussies live....a lot of us live by ourselves.....yep 1 Person for 1 house.....🤯 So just say I live with friends

[@WCMoss]

That could be one way.

[@1dancier]

Vid length is fine. Had Rabies shots shots for cycling bali and beyond. Was concerned a dog might nip me, but that never happened.

[@WCMoss]

Some country's dogs seem to just hate cyclists I've heard, and I've seen some tourers discussing the best form of repellent from a sticks, to pepper spray, high pitched squeals..Glad you haven't had any problems.

[@tjcaulcutt5094]

Any IG we can follow along on Wayne?

[@WCMoss]

No IG sorry, TJ.

[@kmcg3791]

Packs of wild dogs are a problem in quite a few places, became more so after any natural disaster where lots of people died. Lombok hit by big earthquake as well as Covid in the last few years. As far as sense of self goes, I suspect that living in a society where "stuff" is not so important leads to a greater personal investment in that society, and hence self is enhanced by that - sadly largely lost in many western cultures over the last 200 years.

[@lizcarlyle2477]

Selemat Sore, Wayne, Biasanya saya bilang:" belum ada prempuan yang cocok" no woman that clicks with me. Indonesia is a group culture & very few are wandering around the world, but maybe more in Australia? I would always tell them, "mungkin besok saya bisa mendapat suarmi". Once had an American friend desperate to get married, who joined me in Indonesia but orang Indonesia told her," sudah tua"/too old. She went to Bangkok & met a European man. All in the eyes of the beholder! Let's hear more about your year-long stay in Lombok. Writing?

[@WCMoss]

Hi Liz. I was doing a little writing trying to finish that interminable screenplay that is still yet to be finished, playing guitar, other bits and pieces here and there as well as a fair bit of nothing. It was a lazy time. :)

[@lizcarlyle2477]

@@WCMoss Lounging around and pursuing interests reduces stress & supposedly boosts creativity? Spent 9 months in Timor and never felt better but lost too much weight from malnutrition. Timorese speak Indonesian with a musical accent. Lucky you have fish to eat🐟

[@lizcarlyle2477]

Wayne, never forget you can stay in a house in Samosir(free) 4 watching cats while amazing owners, Carly(vet asst from NZ & Agung(jungle guide) travel. Lots of friendly locals in Lake TOBA, ancient culture, great coffee, monkeys, rare plants, etc.

[@WCMoss]

@@lizcarlyle2477 That's something I'd be very interested in doing, Liz. Thanks. I haven't been to Toba for years.

[@bettyboop7426]

Hi Wayne,in Bali you seemed intrigued by the Balinese ladies,however marriage is a massive responsibility taking away freedoms. It is fine to be semi nomadic,however like my ex found out, when moving for a gf,some ppl are similar with partners in very keen at first but then needing a new challenge. It is good to know our traits but personally I would rather have a good travelling friend at times than the complexities of a relationship as been single by choice for far too long. People who find a partner overseas also need to be a provider and more settled so perhaps solo is best option Feral dogs worry me as in Myanmar once a pack of aggressive dogs were a problem&you may need to carry protection.Either way I would prefer to be away than at home at Christmas which is just commercialisation for most Stay safe,single&healthy 😆

[@WCMoss]

It's funny that unless someone else mentions it Christmas is not at all on my radar. i'll try remind myself to wish my family merry Christmas but beyond that i don't really pay it much mind at all. it's a pretty scary experience when a pack of dogs gets you in there sights, isn't it? They can be really intent on getting to you. often just reaching to the ground for stones will dissuade them, but sometimes like yesterday they aren't easily intimidated.

[@arkymichael6935]

These raw footage vlogs are fascinating! You certainly don’t hide behind any artifice, Wayne. Bravo! It’s what makes great content!💕 The trash on an otherwise idyllic beach hard to stomach, though. As for similar incidents with dogs in my travels, I always carry walking stick, and bag of stones….

[@WCMoss]

@@arkymichael6935 Thank, arky. Trying to keep it a bit real as I myself find it difficult to watch anything that's too produced or comes with any sort of facade. The rubbish is a bit off-putting I have to agree. A few stones will be the order of the day from now on, I think. Cheers.

[@RobertF-]

You say that a pack of dogs came after you. Of course I love dogs and they are usually fine, but dogs can also be very dangerous and I can't help but worry when you say a pack of dogs was coming after you and that dogs can be a problem in that area that you're staying in right now. Have you ever thought of getting a small knife to carry with you everywhere you go just in case you ever might need it for something? And also, just mentioning that I've heard that if one were to be attacked by a dog supposedly the best target to aim for is a kick right in the nose of the attacking dog. Just mentioning. Please stay safe.

[@christinahill7674]

Were you going to look for man with foot tattoo Wayne?

[@WCMoss]

I'll try on the way back.

[@LarryMcDougall]

Look at the state of that beach, I would pay not to go there.

[@ian-f5f]

Thats all over SE Asia now, plastic refuse everywhere on all the beaches.

[@stevebrien6203]

Ten thou for coffee aduh. Ikan tuna about right i buy my big mahi mahi for 35.000 a kilo from lovina fisherman straight off the boat 😊

[@WCMoss]

It's such a treat for those who live by the water in Indonesia, isn't it? Sounds like you're getting a good price, steve. Cheers.